NHTSA Recall 03V110000: Caliper (service brakes)
ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS GROUP reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 19 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Athey M8A.
| NHTSA campaign | 03V110000 |
|---|---|
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › DISC › CALIPER |
| Report received | March 21, 2003 |
| Owner notification | March 25, 2003 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain street sweepers, as the brake pads wear, the brake calipers on the rear axle can come into contact with a bracket on the chassis. This causes the caliper to deflect during brake application, introducing a bending moment into the caliper mounting bolts. The mounting bolt can eventually break allowing the caliper to rotation out of position, causing a loss of braking function on the rear axle.
Safety risk
This condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will modify the braking system on these vehicles. Owner notification is expected to begin during march or april 2003. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact epg/athey at 1-847-741-5370.
Notes
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 03V110000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.